Cunard Line
RMS Scythia
Cunard line transatlantic ocean liner
History
RMS Scythia was a Cunard ocean liner. She sailed on her maiden voyage in 1921, and became a troop and supply ship during the Second World War. Scythia was the longest serving Cunard liner until 4 September 2005, when her record was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth 2.
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Ship Facts & Specifications
Tonnage
19,761 GRT
Length
600.7 ft
Beam
73.8 ft
Draught
32 ft 8 in
Speed
16 knots
Passengers
2,200 total
Builder
Vickers Ltd, Barrow
Yard number
493
Launched
23 March 1920
Maiden voyage
20 August 1921
Owner
1920–34: Cunard Line; 1934–49: Cunard-White Star Line
Port of registry
United Kingdom
Propulsion
steam turbines
Fate
Scrapped on 23 January 1958
